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Covenant School

EIN 62-1874922 · Nashville, TN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak28 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST CHRISTIAN PARENTS BY PROVIDING AN EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC EDUCATION INFORMED BY THE WORD OF GOD. OUR STUDENTS ARE KNOWN, LOVED, AND PREPARED TO GO INTO THE WORLD COURAGEOUSLY AS IMAGE-BEARERS OF CHRIST.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
82
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$124,358, head of scho

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 28 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 62% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $3.6 million spent. THE COVENANT SCHOOL IS A CHRIST-CENTERED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SERVING CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL THROUGH SIXTH GRADE. THE SCHOOL ASSISTS CHRISTIAN PARENTS BY PROVIDING AN EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC EDUCATION INFORMED BY THE WORD OF GOD. AS COVENANT CELEBRATES CHILDHOOD, STUDENTS ARE KNOWN, LOVED, AND PREPARED TO GO INTO THE WORLD COURAGEOUSLY AS IMAGE-BEARERS OF CHRIST. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, COVENANT CONTINUED TO DELIVER A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT INTEGRATES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, SPIRITUAL FORMATION, AND WHOLE-CHILD DEVELOPMENT. STUDENTS ENGAGED DAILY IN A ROBUST CURRICULUM EMPHASIZING LITERACY, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, THE ARTS, AND CHARACTER FORMATION, ALL WITHIN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT HONORS THE JOY, CURIOSITY, AND WONDER OF CHILDHOOD.- CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
  2. LINE 4A - FIRST PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENT THE COVENANT SCHOOL IS A CHRIST-CENTERED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SERVING CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL THROUGH SIXTH GRADE. THE SCHOOL ASSISTS CHRISTIAN PARENTS BY PROVIDING AN EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC EDUCATION INFORMED BY THE WORD OF GOD. AS COVENANT CELEBRATES CHILDHOOD, STUDENTS ARE KNOWN, LOVED, AND PREPARED TO GO INTO THE WORLD COURAGEOUSLY AS IMAGE-BEARERS OF CHRIST. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, COVENANT CONTINUED TO DELIVER A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT INTEGRATES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, SPIRITUAL FORMATION, AND WHOLE-CHILD DEVELOPMENT. STUDENTS ENGAGED DAILY IN A ROBUST CURRICULUM EMPHASIZING LITERACY, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, THE ARTS, AND CHARACTER FORMATION, ALL WITHIN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT HONORS THE JOY, CURIOSITY, AND WONDER OF CHILDHOOD. FACULTY AND STAFF INTENTIONALLY CULTIVATE MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS AND FAMILIES, RESULTING IN A THRIVING COMMUNITY MARKED BY CARE, BELONGING, AND PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOL AND HOME. A HALLMARK OF COVENANT'S PROGRAM IS ITS COMMITMENT TO THE ARTS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING. EACH GRADE LEVEL PARTICIPATED IN A DRAMA PRODUCTION DURING THE YEAR, WITH EVERY STUDENT HAVING A ROLE AND SPEAKING PART. THESE PRODUCTIONS FOSTER CONFIDENCE, COLLABORATION, CREATIVITY, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS WHILE REINFORCING THE SCHOOL'S BELIEF THAT EVERY CHILD HAS VALUE AND A PLACE TO CONTRIBUTE. THE FISCAL YEAR ALSO MARKED SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN ADVANCING COVENANT'S LONG-TERM MISSION AND SUSTAINABILITY. THE SCHOOL FORMALLY LAUNCHED A COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO SECURE A PERMANENT FUTURE CAMPUS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR CHILDREN. AS OF YEAR-END, MORE THAN 11 MILLION HAD BEEN PLEDGED TOWARD THE CAMPAIGN, AND THE SCHOOL ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE LAND FOR THE FUTURE CAMPUS. THIS MILESTONE REPRESENTS A MAJOR STEP FORWARD IN EXPANDING COVENANT'S ABILITY TO SERVE STUDENTS, STRENGTHEN PROGRAM OFFERINGS, AND PROVIDE A SAFE, INSPIRING ENVIRONMENT FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, COVENANT'S IMPACT IS MEASURED NOT ONLY BY ACADEMIC OUTCOMES, BUT BY THE STRENGTH OF ITS COMMUNITY. STUDENTS FLOURISH IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY ARE DEEPLY KNOWN AND LOVED, PARENTS ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED, AND THE SCHOOL'S SHARED MISSION SHAPES DAILY LIFE. THROUGH FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP, PROGRAM GROWTH, AND STRONG COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, THE COVENANT SCHOOL CONTINUES TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION AND EXTEND ITS REACH IN MEANINGFUL AND MEASURABLE WAYS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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